Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:15:02 -0400
From: Interfaith Working Group
Subject: IWG Philadelphia Inquirer pro-religion letter
October 21, 1999
The Philadelphia Inquirer
PO Box 8263
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Dear Editors:
There is no question that a great deal of harmful
misinformation has been spread in the name of
organized religion and by religious institutions.
However, a great deal of good has also been done:
healing the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the
naked, and working for peace and the basic human
rights of all people, including sexual minorities.
"Organized religion" is not a monolithic entity, and
while we believe that the criticisms expressed by
Phillip Kaplan in his October 19 letter deserve to be
heard, it would be more beneficial to apply them
directly to the individuals and institutions
responsible for them instead of engaging in rampant
stereotyping.
Sincerely,
Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom
Interfaith Working Group Coordinators
The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 17 congregations and
religious organizations and 63 clergy from 16 religious traditions.
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